How to UPGRADE your Bontrager Drive 54t Hub to 108t As well as remove and overhaul freehub body
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, we go over how to upgrade the Rapid Drive 54t hub to 108t and how to swap from a Shimano Freehub body to a SRAM XD driver.
You can use this DIY to overhaul the hub too. Good Luck!
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I used your video to install pawls and spring on an xdr hub. And then install it on my Bontrager Pro3V wheel. It worked. It was too easy so much so I was surprised at how little time it took once I got all the parts I needed. Good Stuff.
Great vid very helpful and the part numbers we’re an awesome inclusion. You rock!👍
Based on your suggestions, I went to my local Treck dealer and purchased new 27.5 Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheel with this hub and added the extra pawls. Many rides on the wheel with zero issues and noticible engagement. Best $130 I ever spent. Thanks 😊
Nice! Such a good upgrade for the cost
Man , very helpful stuff , very underrated channel , you need more subs man salute
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@@Jamesthebikeguy Good morning, from which site or store did you buy Pawls
This video is just what I was looking for. I have a Fuel ex 5 which Also has the same 54 tooth hub. I love the bike but the latency of hub engagement has been bothering me a bit. You specially notice it when you are going uphill and quickly trying to shift gears. Never realized it was this easy (and cheap) to double the engagement.
Now hopefully my local trek shop has these parts.
Again super helpful video!
Great video, informative and succinct for nervous "mechanics".
Thanks!
Very useful video James. Thanks a lot for uploading this. I just did it. Blew my mind. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱
Thanks for watching! Hope you have a great time riding!
That was awesome! Super helpful- gonna tackle this tonight!
Yeah, nice job. Thanks for the info. I have line 40's n love em
Nice, so you have already enjoyed the 108t of engagement!
James, your vids helped me steer through my new wheel purchase, many thanks! Liked everyone I came across.
The stock wheels on my bike came with this hub; the Bontrager paradigm 25 comp has the 54-tooth hub. My new wheels, the Aeolus Pro 5s, come with 24 teeth. As far as you know, is there any way to switch these, to get the 54T (which would be boosted to 108!) on the Aeolus 5s? Other than rebuilding the wheel to switch the hubs, of course. Thanks + cheers!
Super helpful. I'm just about to swap out my Shimano hub for an XD and probably wouldn't have realized that I could upgrade to 108t without coming across your video. Thanks dude!
Glad I could help!
Hey James,
I just did this upgrade an I love the difference it made. I feel I have more control in the climbs now. If anyone is sitting on the fence about this upgrade it’s worth it.
Really appreciate you making the video on this. It made it really simple and stress free. Thanks a heap!
Awesome, glad you got it done and have fun!
Dude. This video is gold! Thank you so much! I will be doing this for sure.
Glad to help!
Glad to help!
Ordered the parts. then realised I will need a tool to unmount the 12-speed cassette so I ordered a tool kit. Before using the tool, I first tried to gently pull off the outer ring which comes out of the cassette (which turned out to be the tip of the xd driver, I'm such a noob at this haha) and... pulled the whole thing off all together. All pals perfectly in place. Lucky me. Placed the 3 new pals and springs easily and slided the complete casette with xd driver onto the wheel again. Piece of cake. For sure double as much clicks for every full wheel spin. I'm quite curious if I will also feel any difference. Thanks for the tip
Thanks
I used your video to service my free hub
Awesome job
Nice 👍 happy riding
The 2022 Trek Fuel EX8 I have comes with a 108 poe hub from the factory. Nice!
Oh that's awesome
Very helpful thank you!
Such a well made video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it, thanks
thanks for the video, very usefull
What hey there! Thanks for the tut!!! Sweet! Saving me some doe! What tool are u using to remove the cassette?
Thank you for the video my question is can i modify the free hub body from my trek marlin7 to use a 12 speeds cassette?? Thanks again
Good video can I make that up grade for any kind of bontrager hubs I have a marlin 7 2019 thanks
Replacing my free hub body as my cassette has chewed straight through the damn thing so definitely going to do this upgrade when I get my new free-hub
What cassette were you running? Chewing freehub bodies is pretty normal especially for cassettes that rely on individual cogs rather than carriers.
It would seem best to add the 3 pawls to go to 108 PoE from 54 when new so pawl ends have equal engagement, as there must be some ware occurring to the pawls contact points on an all mountain E-bike doing a lot of technical climbs in low gear. Correct?
Awesome man thank you
nice Video, just wondering if i can do the same for duster elite boost148 hub?
Great video!
I am in trouble with my 2019 fuel ex 9.8. The free hub is destroyed, on of the pawls has loosend and destroyed the free hub. When I first removed it, the free hub was loose. I cleaned it, took out the pawls and put the wheel back on to the bike. For transportation m.m. When I took the wheel off again, I am not able to take off the free hub. It rotates smooth, but I just cant remove it. So, dear expert, how much force can I use? Or are there any other tips? I am waiting for a new free hub and new pawls, so I dont need to take to much care about the old hub.
Am I in trouble or are there some "easy fixes"?
I have spaces for 6 pawls, that means I can put in all 6 and get a tighter and stronger hub?
Thanks!
Sveinung, Bodø, Norway
I have a Trek with the rapid fire rear hub. So all I have to do is buy the extra pawls and springs if I’m just increasing the engagement points? I just want to make sure because I’m new to all this. Thanks!
Have you ever changed the bearings on this hub or know how to. Trying to figure out if you need to remove the ring that the pawls engage with before trying to knock the axle through from the non drive side 🤔
Does it need to be specific grease or can I use the same grease i use in my hope hub ?
Is this the hub that comes with a 2014 trek remedy 9 27.5? Thank you
Im putting line 30 wheelset on my Xcal 8. I have the endcaps from Trek to convert to boost 141. Is the XD driver the same part # to upgrade it to GX?
good video , not too long - just hat we need to know. Suggestion : include sourcing options for the springs and pawls , most bike shops do not have these parts.
The souring option is your local bike shop. Bontrager isn't sold on Amazon, nor should that be the place you buy bike parts.
What can I do if the axle end cap is not coming out?
Tried with hand/glove
Tried with pliers, using lether to protect from scratches.
Any ideas?
Thx
If i have the new sram GX 520% cassette on my bike shouldn’t it already have the XD driver on it ? Including the 108t or is it possible for an XD driver to still have 54t? Cheers from chris
If i have oval concepts 327 where would i find that part I’m coming up with nothing that says how many teeth are on it
Other than a louder hub, what’s the benefit of upgrading to 108t?
Thus the 32 hole rim will be compatible to this 28 hole hub? Coz i have roscoe 7 planning to upgrade my rear hub.
I have line 40 wheels with 54t rapid drive, would I be able to do this same conversion?
I will do the same thing but do i need to change the end cap? Is it the same end cap for shimano/sram?
Can I also upgrade my hub for the trek x-caliber 7 from 2021?
Hi James...I am currently using Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50....is it possible to change the current freehub to 108t as well as u shown in this video?
Excellent instruction
Glad to help
Nice!
Is there any big difference of this hub vs those on Kovee TLR X-Caliber 2021 model? The rims are the same though. Trying to justify the xtra $
Hey mate great video, just wondering where you got the XD driver from cause i am looking at getting this hub but i need a XD driver for my bike
You can purchase the xd driver from your local Trek store
Great Video. My end cap seems stuck on, wont come apart. Any tips on that?
insert into a vise and pull up. (use soft jaws)
I'm going to give this a go when I pick up my Aeolus Pro 5's
You may not notice much difference if you're mostly riding on pavement (which I am assuming based on the wheels you mention). The rapid engagement is really really nice off-road where you tend to stop and resume pedaling a lot more often, and you want the hub to engage quickly. 54 teeth is a pretty good amount for the road though (for comparison, a Chris King R45 hub has 45 points of engagement). The upgrade to 108 teeth on your Aeolus wheels certainly won't hold you back in any noticeable way (the tiny extra drag from three more pawls is only present while coasting), so go for it if you want a fun little project! Put some nice, supple tires on there with latex tubes while you're at it!
While Clark is right there wont be that much difference on the road it is still going to be a nice and fun upgrade. Good luck!
Great video. I have a 2019 EX 7 and the hub stopped engaging completely. Since I need to rebuild it do I just buy double to springs and prawls?
Well it depends on what broke. Have you taken yours apart yet
where can i buy this special grease? is´t like dt/swis?
I can't seem to find the Bontrager hub grease online. If I keep the stock hub body, is it absolutly necessary to add grease ? or could i just use my finger to spread the grease that is already on the other pawls? Thank you !!
I have a trek marlin 6, this will work on that right?
Awesome video.
Im total newb with mountain bikes. Bought my first hardtail last week. (2020 Trek Roscoe 8)
Does this upgrade apply to this bike? It has 27.5 Bontrager Line 40. But the hub spacing is Boost 141. (Not the standard Boost 148.)
Just looked at the specs on the Trek site. The rear hub is : Formula DCL-141Q.
I take it this is not the one in the video?
You're doing God's work with this video man. lol thank you.
oh question though, if one is on a tight budget, would not upgrading to xd driver affect the result of the upgrade? thank you.
You can do the upgrade to the stock rapid drive freehub body. The swap to XD was simply because I was changing the drivetrain.
@@Jamesthebikeguy thank you so much man.
Will this work for bontrager 148 boost hub that comes with 2019 stache 7
Can you please add links to where we can buy this stuff at?
Hi Is that work For marlin 5 cuz I’m planning to upgrade my bike to twelve speed the way you demonstrate on the video look cool thank you .
Will a Marlin 5 hub even accomodate a 12 speed casette?
Hello, can you help me ?
I would like to know which microspline freehub I can put on a bontrager line comp 40 ?
Thank you
Couldn’t find this grease. Other suggestions for lubing?
cool, gonna ask my trek dealer if they can do this for me on my bontrager wheels.
I'm sure they can. Prob charge for parts and a hub overhaul
Are there any Trek hubs that can be upgraded? I have a 2019 Trek Roscoe 8 that I want to do this with. Just subscribed also... great video.
Just the rapid drive hubs
Hey great video, I have the 2019 trek fuel ex 5, can this be done to that hub as well or do I have to get a whole new rear hub?
New hub. The EX5 does not use this hub
@@Jamesthebikeguy do you know if the ex 5 has the ability to be upgraded at all?
James, can I upgrade my Aeolus pro tlr disc to a more point of engagement and do you know the Bontrager part number I need to buy. Thanks
If they have the Rapid Drive hubs its the same PN as this.
Thanks for the great video. I have a 2019 Trek Roscoe 8, can I do this upgrade?
No that's a different hub unfortunately
Jamesthebikeguy what about a 2020 Roscoe 7?
Dobbs Outdoors this demo is for hubs labelled rapid drive only
Thanks for video! Can you share online store where can I find this parts?
Links are in the description of the video
@@Jamesthebikeguy well there not? Where are the links to the products
Can you add links to parts? Having a hard time finding the springs.
No links are available. These are only available through your Trek dealer.
Some say that increasing the engagement of the hub weakens the hub. Is this true? If it is, could someone explain why?
Awesome tutorial!! Will this work on a 9 speed hub as well?
No unfortunately
@@Jamesthebikeguy I didn't think so, but figured I'd ask before I spent the $$ and tried this at home. Thanks!
Will this work on aeolus pro5?
I've had to replace 2 of my hyperdrive hub they are awful the cassette keeps slipping on the hub chewing it to bits when pressure is applied. I'm looking to replace set up to campagnolo hub and cassette
I cant slide the freehub body in right place. Is it necesssary to remove the casette?
It makes it easier with the cassette off but not required. Make sure your pawls are seated properly and the bearing spacer in the middle of the freehub is aligned before you put the freehub back on.
Hi looking at buying some hope wheels. I have a 2018 trek remedy 7 can you tell me which hub body I need please? It’s 11 spd and all original SRAM? Cheers
What groupset?
By any chance do you still have that shimano freebody you could sell?
I have a domane al3 disc adn it came with a formula hubs and would like to change the free hub to a 6 pawl. what free hub body can be a good upgrade or you recommend? thanks
I don't believe those wheels have an option for upgrading.
James... I have 2017 Bontrager line pro 40 it has an xd driver but 3 pawls only. What your saying is if I buy the items you stated I can go to 108 no problems? Thanks if you respond!
Yes so long as they have the rapid-drive hub.
what alternative grease can you use if the "special" grease isn't available?
Same question. Just following hoping for an answer.
I have a 2020 Remedy 8 XT and wondering if I can do the same upgrade?
What wheels do you have? You have to know what freehub you have!
Hi, do you have any idea how to find a end cap for these wheels? Looked all over the place with no luck. Thinking Dt swiss 148x12 might work but not sure.
DT end caps will not work. What freehub body do you have, I can help find the PN for you.
Bontrager Shimano Spline Rapid Drive 108t Line Free Hub Body 527058 Trek@@Jamesthebikeguy
hi james what is the difference between stock Shimano free hub and the XD driver?
One is for shimano the other is for sram
If I have an sram cassette on line 30 wheels, can you just add more pawls to it or do you need a new driver entirely?
Just add the 3x pawls and 3x springs. Your local trek dealer can get these for you.
3 pawls, 3 springs and grease ;)
That sounds like a crazy cheap upgrade to my new Remedy 9.7 with 27,5 LINE 30 COMP wheelset.
I wanted to change wheelset and breaks, but yesterday came up with new idea regarding wheel - a 108t hub upgrade, and better rims.
Any suggestions? :)
It's really a shift design. They are well known for spinning in the rim!
James, would this same upgrade work on the Paradigm Comp 25? It also has the rapid drive 54 hub.
I believe so. Have not had a chance to pull apart a paradigm comp 25 but I believe it has the extra spots in the freehub body as well.
Jamesthebikeguy just an FYI for anyone wondering this same upgrade does apply to the Paradigm Comp 25! Just upgraded the wheels on my Checkpoint ALR 5 to the Comp 25’s and had the hub upgraded to the 108 engagement! Sounds sweet!
What is the part number for the Shimano driver please?
Thank you.
Links and part numbers are in the description.
Does it work on any Bontrager? I’m wanting to upgrade my stache 9.7 2020 model to 108
As long as the bike has a Bontrager Rapid Drive hub
Some link to buy?
Careful when pulling the hub off. I shot two pawls across the garage.
Do I have to reapply some grease if my I dont change my hub and my bike is new?
You need to add grease if you had pawls
I don't understand. How does adding 3 pawls increase the engagement from 54 teeth to 108 teeth? Adding the 3 pawls does not double the number of teeth in the hub (if it does, how??).
Would you know if the new trek ex 5 can be upgraded to this or just the 8 and up?
Just bikes with the Rapid Drive 54t, so not the EX5
Thanks for the reply. I just got the 2020 fuel ex 5 and confirmed what you stated. A bummer but doesnt mean I cant ride it so again thanks for great video.
Can I do this upgrade on my XCaliber 8 2020?
No, different hub on your bike
Hi.
Great guide.
I have got a slight issue though.
I am unable to get that little cap off. Tried to wedge something in to remove it but it won't move.
Any tips?
Thanks
Rag and some pliers
@@Jamesthebikeguy done and dusted!
Great video!
I have the same issue! The XD driver end cap came easily off. Getting the Microspline version on was very hard. And even harder to get it off. There is a rubber o-ring inside and on the wheel axis is a ringed slot. I ordered a new one (damaged the cap in despite using a rag between pliers. Also some of the springs got damaged.
Ordered new springs and a end-cap! Will soon try it again!
gear hub grease ?
What is the part number of the 6 paw XD driver body?
Check the description of the video
Does it really make a big difference, because for me (16 y/o) €30 is not cheap for these small parts. And do you think I can use sram butter instead of bontrager lube?
It is for sure worth it, and comparison very cheap for the performance you get
Jamesthebikeguy thanks, and about the sram butter vs bontrager lube?
@@mouradmougou5249 Lube is lube. Bike specific is a bonus.
So it means that with these 3 pawls you can get extra 54 points of engagement; the free hub always works engaging alway 3 pawls at a time?
The pawls are phased, so 3 work at a time.
Hope all can afforf this kind of hub hehe
You can!
Question: does "upgrading from 54 tooth to 108 tooth by adding (3) more pawls to the existing freehub body make the hub coasting sound louder or quieter ? I want quieter and with less slipping action when I start to pedal again after a freeheel/coasting section of road or trail ... ?
Louder
Add more grease, for less noise!
@@benbassett1124 not really. Over doing the grease just causes other issues.
Does it work on a road bike? I'm using aeolus comp5
If it has RapidDrive hubs